Health and Fitness

Many of us are feeling the squeeze rampant inflation puts on food budgets. Those of us on fixed incomes may feel it more acutely than others. To give you an idea of the pressures we are facing, food prices have spiked more than 13 percent over the past year…

The holidays are over, but the treats? They’re still lingering. Leftover cookies on the counter, chocolates in the pantry, and that tin of toffee someone gifted you. January can feel like a tug-of-war with sugar cravings as you navigate the indulgences of the past few weeks…

Do you feel that your balance is not as good as it used to be? Do you sometimes feel unsteady and find yourself looking at the ground when you walk?

As we age, our bodies undergo many changes, but staying active remains one of the best things we can do for our health. As a personal trainer for women over 55, I have helped hundreds of women to build strength and balance. Whether you’re in your late 50s…

Did you know that 20% of regular drinkers will become alcohol dependent over the years? That’s why it makes so much sense to take regular breaks to check your dependency. The easiest way to do that is simply to take a break from alcohol – for at least a month…

I was a roly-poly kid, a squishy teen, and a squashier young adult (ages 18 to 36). Like most of us, I’ve yo-yo’d through a bazillion diets and a million more workouts with the likes of Jane Fonda; Lilias, Yoga and You; and Jazzercise…

As we get older, thankfully we typically don’t have to deal with acne, but we do have to deal with other issues like dull looking skin and clogged pores. Not all face exfoliators are created equal and those that work well for younger skin will not serve mature women’s skin…

Studies show that as little as 5 minutes outside in nature can balance your nervous system. And when your nervous system is balanced you can begin to “manifest.” Dr. James Doty’s recent book Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything is worth…

Jackie O epitomized elegance. She wore tweed suits, carried a Gucci bag, before Gucci became a household name, and topped it all off with her iconic pillbox hats. Growing up in suburbia, the adult women I knew all loved Jackie O. They worked…

If you’re like many of us, you’ve been told that January is about “bouncing back” or “hitting it hard.” But what if, instead of punishment or pressure, you chose kindness? What if you started the year with movement that feels supportive, not stressful? By the time…